URC Round 12 Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...
Leinster team named for trip to Zebre
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi has been named by Head...
Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...
All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
Freeman eyeing Twickenham return for Saints
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northampton Saints winger has quickly emerged as one of the rising stars in the national setup, and enjoyed his first taste of playing in front of a capacity Twickenham crowd - something...
Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...
Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
